US Bridges

County Road 246 over Little Scarham Crk Fork

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · T8S R6E Sec. 16 · Structure no. 019230

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 246 over Little Scarham Crk Fork is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 246 over Little Scarham Crk Fork in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 246
CrossesLittle Scarham Crk Fork
LocationT8S R6E Sec. 16
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.34263, -86.01529
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2024)
Projected traffic106 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$526,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 246 over Little Scarham Crk Fork built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 246 over Little Scarham Crk Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 246 over Little Scarham Crk Fork carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is County Road 246 over Little Scarham Crk Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 246 over Little Scarham Crk Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.